Golden.com
Golden.com is a comprehensive factual data discovery tool designed to help users research and track information on a wide range of topics, including companies, investment funds, cryptocurrencies, crypto projects, people, and more. The platform leverages machine intelligence to build a self-constructing knowledge base, combining human and artificial intelligence to create a robust and dynamic repository of information.
History and Founding
Golden.com was founded in 2017 by Jude Gomila, who previously co-founded the mobile advertising company Heyzap. The company is based in SoMA, San Francisco, USA, and operates under the legal name Golden Recursion Inc. The inspiration behind the name and logo comes from the concept of recursion, where the company iterates over problems to innovate and produce useful tools and products.
Features and Functionality
Golden Research Engine
The Golden Research Engine is the core of the platform, providing users with a comprehensive discovery tool to research and track information on millions of topics and entities. The engine uses sophisticated natural language processing techniques to extract canonical information from a wide range of public and private sources.
Data Requests
Golden.com offers a Data Request system that allows users to activate data requests at different levels of abstraction. This can range from a single data point or query to a collection of topics or deep information on an entity. This feature is designed to cut lead time and cost of research.
Golden Lists
Users can replace stale spreadsheets of data by using Golden Lists. These lists allow users to organize and track information in a more dynamic and up-to-date manner.
AI-Assisted Editing
Golden.com utilizes an AI-assisted editor that helps users create, contribute, and compare knowledge. The platform allows users to accept or reject AI suggestions to the knowledge base, ensuring that the information remains accurate and relevant.
Content and Coverage
Golden.com contains pages on a wide array of entities, including companies, people, technologies, investors, and venture funds. The platform aims to fill in the gaps left by other encyclopedias, particularly in emerging technologies and startups. For example, it includes information on the latest batch of Y Combinator startups and fields like morphogenetic engineering.
Comparison to Other Platforms
Golden.com can be seen as a competitor to platforms like Crunchbase, but with a broader focus on explaining and clustering information on big topics like quantum computing and COVID-19, rather than just aggregating key data about companies and people.
Community and Contributions
While most of the data in Golden.com is gathered using artificial intelligence and natural language processing, the platform also relies on contributions from its community. Users can flag incorrect information, suggest updates, and contribute new content. This "human in the loop" editing process ensures that the knowledge base remains accurate and comprehensive.
Acquisition
Golden.com was acquired by ComplyAdvantage, a company specializing in financial crime detection and risk management. This acquisition aims to enhance the capabilities of both platforms by integrating Golden's knowledge base with ComplyAdvantage's compliance tools.